Returning From Sabbatical
This is my first week back from sabbatical! After twelve full weeks away from the responsibilities of pastoring a church,
Revival is already happening. It may disappoint you.
Having a great worship experience with fellow believers is a powerful thing. Being intoxicated with the presence of God (through music, preaching, prayer, and even dance) can be a life-altering experience. But it is not the same as revival.
Today was overwhelming
Today was overwhelming, both in ways good and bad. It started with a rich and thoughtful Learning Cohort where we
Grandma Henkler's Funeral
Death and funerals are a time when grief and gratitude mingle. Grief because of loss; gratitude because we recognize how
I Didn't Dupe You
I recently heard that a few folks at my former church in Iowa felt like I duped them. The claim
Thoughts on Pride 2022
For the first time this June, The Table Church marched in Washington, DC's Pride Parade. My family and
Two Years At The Table
I'm a day late on this, but it was 2 years ago on March 1 that I started
My prayers are directed to two things today.
First, towards the people of Ukraine.
“I don’t understand, I decidedly do not understand, why men can’t live
Here's how I'm thinking about COVID right now.
TL;DR—Don't look at case rates. Look at hospitalization numbers.
My personal risk—and likely yours—of
Public Confession
Public confession. There’s a pastor acquaintance of mine who’s posting these 50 minute long Q and As. They’
